FDR gives his first fireside chat. During a struggling time in America, FDR brought hope to millions of Americans who would gather around a radio to listen to his chats. The popularity of these chats helped to bring motivation to people. This was a first in the nation because most of the time previously, the President would talk through spokesmen and reporters.

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On the Menu Today – Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Morning all. BritishCrumpet is out and about today and so I took the spark up. I made these cookies a few weeks ago and I can assure you that they are good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (had some for all three meals and as snacks). For you who dont like when I cover desserts you can check out my other recipe of the day here https://goo.gl/SsAhv .

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 large box (5.1 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding mix

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup fresh raspberries, halved

With a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the pudding mix and mix until well blended. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add the flour and baking soda and continue mixing. Stir in the chocolate chips and then very gently fold in the raspberries. Drop cookies by rounded teaspoonfuls (I use a cookie scoop) onto a greased cookie sheet (or a high quality non-stick cookie sheet). Bake for about 10 minutes at 350. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top and let them get gooey then eat.

If anyone wants to send some to Ohio for me please do. They are so good but I cant bake a lot.

Quote of the Day:

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